The Fascinating Benefits of Tomatoes13:04The Fascinating Benefits of TomatoesRipe tomatoes may contain four types of carotenoids, including alpha- and beta-carotene, lutein, and lycopene. Lycopene is concentrated in the skin of the tomato and helps us minimize damage caused by the ultraviolet rays of the sun. In a study where people consumed 40 grams of tomato paste with olive oil daily for 10 weeks, there were 40% fewer sunburns. In addition to lycopene, tomatoes contain Healthy Living2022-06-18 1540 Views28396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-06-18Healthy Living Food Allergies: Tips for Eating Safely13:04Food Allergies: Tips for Eating SafelyLactose intolerance is a common example of a food intolerance. It’s estimated that 75% of the global population is lactose intolerant. On the other hand, milk and dairy products can also cause food allergies, which involve the immune system acting abnormally and can be life-threatening sometimes. Anaphylactic reactions include difficulty breathing, swelling of the throat and mouth and even unconscHealthy Living2022-06-11 1262 Views26396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-06-11Healthy Living The Wonderful Benefits of Citrus Fruits15:10The Wonderful Benefits of Citrus FruitsCitrus is a common and scientific name for a class of flowering plants in the Rutaceae family, which is popular in Central and South America. There are a total of five ancient species of citrus fruits from which all modern varieties were created, including the papeda, citron, pomelo, mandarin, and kumquat. Today, approximately 118 million metric tons of citrus fruits are grown yearly across 140 coHealthy Living2022-06-04 1373 Views37396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-06-04Healthy Living Walking: Add More Steps for Longevity14:14Walking: Add More Steps for LongevityToday we will talk about walking, one of the most underrated forms of exercise. Actually, physical exercise does not need to be very strenuous or done for a long time in order to see good results. Moderate exercise can still bring equivalent benefits, such as improving insulin sensitivity and reducing inflammation. Walking is simple, free and easy, and it is a kind of exercise that people can do tHealthy Living2022-05-28 1279 Views28396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-05-28Healthy Living Caring for your Kidneys13:18Caring for your KidneysMost human beings are born with two kidneys, which are bean-shaped and about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of your spine. Healthy kidneys have amazing filtering ability. They can filter about 180 liters of blood daily to remove waste and extra water through urine. The kidneys are delicate and multi-functional organs that constantly work to keep us hHealthy Living2022-05-21 1442 Views44396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-05-21Healthy Living Dietary Fiber: Why Is It Important?16:08Dietary Fiber: Why Is It Important?When thinking about nutrition, dietary fiber probably doesn’t top our list of nutrients of concern. The ideal amount is 38 grams for men and 25 grams for women in a 2,000 calorie diet. A study published in the medical journal The Lancet, revealed that people who ate the highest amounts of fiber reduced the incidence of coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer by 16-24%Healthy Living2022-05-14 1337 Views31396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-05-14Healthy Living Recharge Your Health with Vitamin C12:21Recharge Your Health with Vitamin CWe are constantly reminded of the importance of incorporating abundant fruits and vegetables into our diet for getting enough vitamin C. Neither animal-people nor plants can survive without it. Interestingly, most mammal-people are capable of making their own vitamin C. The mammal-people’s natural ability to produce vitamin C to cope with stress shows us the important role of the nutrient for the Healthy Living2022-04-29 1593 Views37396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-04-29Healthy Living Make Your Routine a Priority for Positive Mental Health14:51Make Your Routine a Priority for Positive Mental HealthToday, we will discuss ways for you to develop positive routines in your life, as well as tips to help you feel more healthy, productive, and at ease during this period. There are many benefits to keeping an everyday routine in terms of our mental health. This applies to adults, adolescents, and children alike. According to a research review done by psychologist Dr. Barbara H. Fiese and others in Healthy Living2022-04-20 1429 Views26396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-04-20Healthy Living Color Therapy: Uplifting Your Life with Colors14:51Color Therapy: Uplifting Your Life with ColorsWhat is your favorite color? This is probably one of the earliest questions we were asked in childhood. A global survey shows that blue is the most popular color across four continents, including Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe. Color is said to affect our mood, eating habits, and even how we think about things and people. Now, you might be wondering why color and light are often mentioned iHealthy Living2022-04-13 2161 Views43396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-04-13Healthy Living Caring for Your Liver18:14Caring for Your LiverIn today’s show, “Caring for Your Liver,” we will learn about the importance of the liver and tips to care for it. Did you know that the liver is the only internal organ that can regenerate itself? One of the major functions of the liver is to produce bile for the digestion and absorption of fats and cholesterol in the small intestine. Bile also helps with uptake of vitamin K, which in fact is a gHealthy Living2022-04-06 1695 Views24396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-04-06Healthy Living Intermittent Fasting – Adjusting Eating Time for Better Wellness13:35Intermittent Fasting – Adjusting Eating Time for Better WellnessDid you know that fasting is beneficial to health? The secret lies in the activation of autophagy. The 2016 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to a Japanese cell biologist, Professor Yoshinori Ohsumi, for his discoveries of mechanisms for autophagy. Autophagy begins when the body undergoes stress such as fasting, calorie restriction or starvation. This protective housekeeping mechanism helps slowHealthy Living2022-03-26 1869 Views34396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-03-26Healthy Living Managing Stress with Healthy Habits13:27Managing Stress with Healthy HabitsIn today’s show, “Managing Stress with Healthy Habits,” we will learn about ways to reduce the tensions in our daily lives. When we face stress, the key player of the stress management system in our body is the autonomic nervous system, which regulates the heart rate, breathing, vision changes and more. Is there a way to deal with stress? An effective stress management plan could help us regain coHealthy Living2022-03-16 1593 Views81396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-03-16Healthy Living Aromatherapy and the Benefits of Essential Oils15:44Aromatherapy and the Benefits of Essential OilsHave you ever tried aromatherapy? It is a holistic method of promoting wellness that uses aromatic materials extracted from plants. Flowers, herbs, roots, bark, and leaves are distilled or mechanically pressed to obtain their essence in the form of oil. In 1997, the International Standards Organization (ISO) issued an official definition of essential oil as follows: a “product obtained from vegetaHealthy Living2022-03-09 1507 Views30396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-03-09Healthy Living "B" Healthy - Keeping A Balanced Diet13:19"B" Healthy - Keeping A Balanced DietB vitamins are a set of eight different nutrients, including B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and B12. Vitamin B1, also known as thiamin, is water-soluble and helps break down carbohydrate molecules from food into energy. Vitamin B2 is also known as riboflavin. A deficiency in vitamin B2 can lead to symptoms such as mouth ulcers, cracked lips, inflammation of the lining of the mouth, iron-deficiency aneHealthy Living2022-03-05 1736 Views30396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-03-05Healthy Living Soaking It In: Therapeutic Benefits of Hot Springs12:31Soaking It In: Therapeutic Benefits of Hot SpringsIn our time together today, we will talk about hot springs and their health benefits. What is a hot spring? Hot springs, also called geothermal springs, come from geothermally heated groundwater. They can form in several ways. One of the common ways is when the groundwater is in contact with rocks that have been heated by magma or molten rock deep beneath the Earth’s surface. Hot springs have beenHealthy Living2022-02-23 1249 Views20396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-02-23Healthy Living Protect Your Eyes from Digital Eye Strain12:45Protect Your Eyes from Digital Eye StrainToday, we will talk about the prevalent issue of digital eye strain – its causes and things you can do to prevent it. When we want to focus on an object close at hand, the action of the ciliary muscles puts tension on the eyeball that changes its shape and makes the lens thicker. In adults, prolonged use of these muscles can cause our eyes to ache. But there are more serious consequences for childHealthy Living2022-02-16 1754 Views44396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-02-16Healthy Living Nordic Walking: Walk Your Way to Health14:30Nordic Walking: Walk Your Way to HealthWalking is one of the most accessible and effective forms of fitness. It improves our health, alleviates depression and fatigue, lightens our mood, prevents weight gain, increases our endurance and circulation, and the list goes on. In the same vein, did you know that walking with two poles can help you burn up to 20 to 60% more calories than conventional walking? Nordic walking started when a FinHealthy Living2022-02-09 1756 Views35396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-02-09Healthy Living Reconnect with the Earth: The Benefits of Grounding14:18Reconnect with the Earth: The Benefits of GroundingThere are different ways to connect yourself with nature. Some people enjoy surfing, hiking or strolling in the park in the morning, while others choose to reconnect themselves by walking barefoot on the soil. This is often referred to as “grounding” or “earthing.” The Earth’s surface, which is abundant in negative electrical charges, is one of the overlooked global resources for maintaining healtHealthy Living2022-02-05 2091 Views35396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-02-05Healthy Living Staying hydrated - Staying Healthy15:05Staying hydrated - Staying HealthyWater aids many essential processes to keep us going, including but not limited to: - Its amazing ability to dissolve many substances enables our cells to use minerals, other nutrients and oxygen in biological processes. Adequate hydration has numerous health benefits, including: Maximizing physical performance: Dehydration reduces the blood volume, hence hindering the oxygen flow to muscles and iHealthy Living2022-01-29 1301 Views35396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-01-29Healthy Living The Healing Power of Singing16:06The Healing Power of SingingHumans have innate musicality, and singing is good for our minds irrespective of age. Infants can remember their mother’s voice while still in the womb and music played to them before they were born. Studies have shown that singing can lower the risk of dementia in the elderly. Singing therapy is also widely applied to treat non-fluent aphasia. Because singing involves a slower pace and lengthenedHealthy Living2022-01-22 1623 Views30396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-01-22Healthy Living